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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Untitled?

I like to title things. Titles usually come pretty easily to me, based on the subject matter. I like to play with words, too, as those of you who follow my ramblings know. This means that my titles are often a hint of the contents or a play on words of some sort. Today I had two to choose from, and I wasn't sure...

TAST Weeks 14 & 15 - Satin & Stem

"Plain Jane"? I have a cyber-friend named Jane, and she's anything but. Would such a title discomfit her?

"Less is More"? Or is that too cliche? I just couldn't use either of these.

I had great plans for this crazy patch block, too -- hence the wide desert of fine-count linen you see stretched across the centre, with little to show for it. I had visions of tiny satin stitch triangles dancing inside the larger one, which is outlined in stem stitch. Alas, I lost my taste for the work. For now, it remains "as is" in my stack of crazy quilt squares, and I'm going to move on. This week's stitch: the fun, funky and sometimes frustrating French Knot!

Back to titles for a moment...

and a question, which generated much discussion on the SAQA Yahoo group this past week. My SAQA colleague, Jean Judd -- a very talented and much-exhibited artist -- wondered about how artists title their work, and whether or not the title of a piece can turn off a potential purchaser. Take a look at her work, including her latest series (here), and see what you think. Thoughts?